in search for new bow

[dmills345]

I am in search for a new bow I have a 2001 parkker field grade and cant change the string length on it and i am looking for a new one if any one knows where i might get one cheep let me know.

[8pt172]

Ebay has a ton of used bows. The make and model will depend on how much you want to spend. I am partial to Mathews. Lifetime warrantee and will change cam axles for free., but most of the major bow manufacturers built great bows now.

[dmills345]

Thanks for the Advice.

[hocktl]

Mathews is a lifetime warranty if you are the original owner. If you buy one used there is no warranty.

Make sure you buy to your draw length and weigh requirements.

I too have two mathews and prefer the Switchback or the SBXT. There are some newer models like the drenalins or the recently released Reezens or the newly released Monster. Mathews hasalways been a single cam company but now there are dual. I'm not ate up with speed anymore andprefer the draw cycles and smooth (non vibration) shooting of the older offerings.

There are really good bows available in many makes and models and most will do everything you need em too. I would suggest you work with a reputable dealer and shoot some bows and get a feel for different bows. Pay attention to draw cycle and how it feels to you. Different bows feel different and what one like might not appeal to others. Shoot some bows and you'll know what feels best to you.

Good luck.

[8pt172]

I recently shot the Hoyt Alphamax32 and 35, the BowTech Admiral(32) and Captain(35), and the 6.5 Reezen.

I did NOT like the Captain. It was very unbalanced and top heavy. The Admiral was better but the was last of the 3. The new Hoyt is the BEST bow Hoyt has ever built for hunting. They lightened up the bow and it is fun to shoot. I also really liked the feel of the Reezen. It was alot smoother than all the claims I read on different forums. It was a bare bow with no stabilizer or string stopper. It had a nice wall and very efficient solocam. I like the hard wall, no creep to it.

I will be shooting the new bows from Elite and the G5 - Quest bows. I have read alot of good things about the new Elite GT bow and the G5.

Just sold my Outback and will be getting a new one soon. Currently it is between the Alphamax 35 and the Reezen. But will be shooting the others soon. I will update what I think later.

[BackWoods]

Had the Admiral liked it but after shooting the new Alphamax I tradd the Admiral.. One of the best hunting bows I have ever owned.. If u are looking for a bow check out our outdoor classifieds board.. U can get some good deals there..

[8pt172]

Well after shooting all the different bows, it came down to either a Hoyt AM or the Mathews DXT. I loved my Outback so much that I bought the DXT. Nothing against the Hoyt, just am use to the draw of the solocam.

I shot the Mathews Reezen, Hoyt Alphamax 32 and 35", the Monster from Mathews, the Bowtech Admiral and Captain, the Rytera Alien X, the Mathews DXT and Hyperlite, the Elite GT500 and z28. The only bow I would not buy was the Bowtechs. Just did not like how they felt, especially the Captain.

[dmills38]

Thank you all for your input I realy dont have the money to put into a hoyt or mathews what do you think of the martin monster buck that dicks sporting goods is selling.